The Sporting News player polls continued today and wouldn’t you know Belichick places second in both players who do and don’t want to play for him. Here are a couple quotes from those who don’t:
“Bill Belichick. I don’t think I’d like him. He’s so old school. I’ve never been with him, so I don’t know. I don’t have a problem with coaching, but I don’t know if he’d be a coach that I’d be excited to play for.” — NFC defensive player
“Belichick just doesn’t see like a guy I’d want to play for. He’s been successful, which is good, obviously, but from what I’ve heard from guys who have played for him, I don’t think I’d enjoy playing for him.” — NFC offensive player
I can understand why some guys wouldn’t want to play for such a demanding coach. The kind who would give you a pop quiz on the tendencies of a random player they’ll be facing in the upcoming weekend.
Hey, it’s not for everyone and that why, as my college hockey coach used to say, “they have to find guys who can put up with his shit”.
But clearly those guys who love football and want to win, and aren’t afraid of a demanding program that requires full commitment would like to play for BB.
